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Hey it's free, it's convenient.....and they take care of your luggage (except that heavy carry on that you didn't want to check). Drop you off at your hotel, show you a cute show on your way....what more could you ask for?

bellebookworm9

Registered: May 2009Location: 1,194 Miles from Disney WorldPosts: 241

Review Date: Sun February 12, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Cons:

My mom took Magical Express to and from Coronado Springs on 2/9 and 2/12 respectively. On 2/9, she was put on a "very crowded bus" but CSR was the first stop and she arrived about 30 minutes after boarding the bus. We went to Animal Kingdom for about an hour and a half and when we returned her suitcase was there.

Last night Mom had the opportunity to change to a later flight, so I called Magical Express to notify them. They were able to update the information with no problem and give her a new pick up time. Her boarding pass for the original flight was left on our door this morning, but we were able to print out the new one and check her bag at the RAC desk with no problem. When the bus arrived at 4:15, there were only two people that got on at CSR and that was the last stop. She arrived at MCO not long after, leaving plenty of time to get through security and to her gate.

CinCin

Registered: October 2010Location: TexasPosts: 64

Review Date: Tue January 31, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Great service. Comfortable ride. Free!

Cons:

having to depart so early from hotel on return trip

We used this for our arrival Jan 21 and for our departure Jan 30.

We had great service by all the cast members we encountered starting in the airport all the way to getting to our resort.

Our driver Anil S., was especially entertaining and very knowledgeable about the airport as well as WDW. He directed us all to the right stops and even told us how to get where we needed to once we got off the bus.

There was a cute little Disney video that plays en route, but with a bus full of people, you really can't hear it anyway.

We had wonderful service with Mears shuttle and I highly recommend using this service as long as it is offered!

alohawinnie

Registered: December 2007Posts: 10

Review Date: Mon January 30, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Quick service

Cons:

Baggage delay

After getting off the plane, you take the bus to ground transportation and there's a sign directing to the Magical Express. You must present your voucher to be allowed on the bus. We were directed to our queue to get on the bus for our resort. Caribbean Beach and Pop Century share the same bus, Caribbean Beach was the first stop. The buses were clean and in good condition.

We did not get our luggage until 5-6 hours AFTER our check in to the resort. We got to the resort at 1:00 PM and left the room at about 6:00 PM to go to dinner and still no luggage. We went to dinner and got back about 9:00 PM and the luggage was in our room.

The bus ride back to the airport arrived on time and the driver loaded our luggage on to the bus and was very nice. The bus came 3 hours before our flight so if you have a flight in the AM be aware that you will have to be up early. The bell desk will come about 30 minutes before the bus is to arrive to pick up the luggage and take you to the area that the bus will come to pick you up. Be sure to have your voucher for the driver to collect to take you to the airport. If you lost it or never received one, the bell desk will print another for you.

bellebookworm9

Registered: May 2009Location: 1,194 Miles from Disney WorldPosts: 241

Review Date: Tue January 10, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Fast transportation time

Cons:

Slower than usual luggage delivery

I arrived at the ME area around 11:20am today, and was immediately directed into the "Ft. Wilderness/Saratoga Springs/Port Orleans French Quarter/Old Key West line, and waited only a moment before being escorted to the bus. The bus wasn't full at all, more than 1/3 empty. Only two stops were made and OKW was the first, so I time door to door was about 40 minutes.

I had tagged two bags and in my past experiences the bags have been delivered quickly, within 1-3 hours. Today however, it was closer to 5 hours. Overall, still a stellar experience.

bannwj

Registered: January 2012Location: La Porte, INPosts: 6

Review Date: Tue January 3, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Convenience of not having to pick up checked bags

Cons:

Other Resorts stops

Our flight landed around 12:30PM and we were probably at our resort around 2 PM. It was very nice to not have to go pick up our bags, and try to juggle those and 2 small children. Once at the ME area, we waited only about 10 minutes for a bus to come. The ride was nice and comfortable, and the driver was very courteous and informative. We did have stops at both the GF and Poly, before our stop at WL. But I knew this ahead of time, so I was prepared. In a perfect world, it would be nice if each resort had dedicated ME buses that serve only that resort.
Our bags showed up around 5 PM.
No problems on the return trip, and I would definitely use this service again.

nrymut

Registered: July 2006Posts: 103

Review Date: Mon January 2, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Easy way to get to resort, free

Cons:

First Disney maze

Love taking the Magical Express. There can be a wait to get the bus, and it can take some time to get to your resort, but it is nice to sit back and look out the windows or enjoy the cartoon. The only downside to Magical Express is the three hour prior to flight time departure from your resort. It is a long wait at the airport, especially if you have gotten your boarding pass and checked luggage at the resort.